单词 | cholesterol |
释义 | cholesterol[kə'lestərɒl]n. 胆固醇【化】 胆固醇; 胆固醇【医】 胆甾醇, 胆固醇 cholesterol cho.les.ter.ol AHD: [k…-lµs“t…-rôl”, -r½l”] D.J. [k*6lest*7r%8l, -7r*&l]K.K. [k*6lWst*7r%l, -7rol]n.(名词)A white, crystalline substance, C27H 45OH, found in animal tissues and various foods, that is normally synthesized by the liver and is important as a constituent of cell membranes and a precursor to steroid hormones. Its level in the bloodstream can influence the pathogenesis of certain conditions, such as the development of atherosclerotic plaque and coronary artery disease. 胆固醇:一种白色结晶体物质,C27H 45OH,发现于动物细胞组织和多种食物中,一般由肝合成,作为细胞膜的组成部分是极为重要的,并且是类固醇荷尔蒙的前驱。在血流中的程度能影响特种疾病的发病,如动脉粥样硬化病和冠状动脉疾病的发展 语源:1. chole- chole-2. Greek stereos [solid] * see ster- 1希腊语 stereos [固体的] *参见 ster- 13. -ol 1 [so called because it was first found in gallstones] -ol1 [因最初发现于胆石中而得名] |
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